Senior Software Engineer II - AI-Driven Tooling Platform

Instacart; Remote; CAD 193,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery delivery company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop next-generation tooling platforms. The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong programming skills in Python or Java, and the ability to tackle ambiguous technical challenges. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact software while mentoring other engineers. This position offers a flexible work environment in Canada with a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Equity grant

Annual refresh grants

Flexible remote work policy

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in at least two modern programming languages.
• Proven experience designing end-to-end systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and own robust internal tools.
• Architect end-to-end systems leveraging AI for user behavior analysis.
• Develop retailer-facing applications providing advanced reporting.

Skills

Python

Go

Java

Kotlin

Typescript

Cloud platforms (GCP/AWS)

Data-driven workflows

System design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

A leading grocery delivery company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop next-generation tooling platforms. The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong programming skills in Python or Java, and the ability to tackle ambiguous technical challenges. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact software while mentoring other engineers. This position offers a flexible work environment in Canada with a competitive compensation package.